Serving 239 students in grades 3-5, Bennett Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett Intermediate School's student population of 239 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bennett Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Intermediate School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1403 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
48%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Intermediate School's ranking?
Bennett Intermediate School is ranked #1403 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Bennett Intermediate School?
239 students attend Bennett Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Bennett Intermediate School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bennett Intermediate School?
Bennett Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Intermediate School offer ?
Bennett Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bennett Intermediate School part of?
Bennett Intermediate School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
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